Description
Indulgent cheesy pepperoni pizza bombs deliver explosive flavor in one irresistible bite. Crispy dough pockets packed with melted cheese and zesty pepperoni create a perfect handheld snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (8 ounces / 226 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mini pepperoni slices (ensure they are halal if needed)
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dipping Sauce:
- Marinara or pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Gently separate each refrigerated biscuit and use your fingertips or a rolling pin to expand each piece into a thin, uniform circular shape.
- Position a small cluster of shredded mozzarella cheese and a few miniature pepperoni slices precisely in the center of each dough circle.
- Delicately gather and fold the dough’s edges upward, carefully encasing the cheese and pepperoni filling to create a compact, sealed spherical shape.
- Firmly press and pinch the dough’s edges to ensure a complete and secure closure, preventing any potential filling leakage during baking.
- Whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a compact mixing bowl to create a fragrant seasoning mixture.
- Meticulously brush each assembled dough ball with the aromatic seasoned butter blend, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Arrange the pizza bombs on the prepared baking sheet with their sealed side facing downward to maintain structural integrity.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the exterior develops a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period before serving alongside marinara or pizza sauce for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize the dough by using homemade or gluten-free biscuit dough for those with dietary restrictions.
- Ensure a tight seal when folding the dough to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like cheddar or pepper jack for unique flavor combinations.
- Keep the filling minimal to avoid overstuffing, which can cause the bombs to burst open while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg